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For its 12th year, the Ellendale AppleFest is introducing a classic car, motorcycle and tractor show.

Classic to the Core is the theme of this year's AppleFest, slated for Saturday in downtown Ellendale.

Owners of those vehicles may take part in the 10 a.m. parade if they wish. All will be parked on West Main Street and Railroad Avenue for viewing until 5 p.m. To enter a vehicle, call Marilyn Burow at 701-349-3533, 701-349-3178 or 701-535-0774.

In conjunction with the theme, the Ellendale Opera House is hosting an Early Automobiles in North Dakota exhibit and a display of model vehicles. The exhibit is from the State Historical Society of North Dakota, and the model vehicles are being shared by local collectors.

Also new to AppleFest is square dancing at 3 p.m. on Main Street. Roger McNeil will call the sets and will give instruction to anyone who asks.

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Another new attraction is a dunk tank, which opens at noon in front of the Corner Corral. That event is a fundraiser for the Storehouse Thrift Store.

A talent show, also new, starts at 3:30 p.m. A stage will be set up near Ellendale Pharmacy.

A car/cycle/tractor model kit contest for kids runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Opera House.

A kiddie parade begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the grown-up parade.

The day will also include an apple pie auction, a pie-eating contest, inflatable games, a Little Miss and Mr. Ellendale contest, a pet show and pedal pull.

As part of AppleFest, local businesses and homeowners take part in a decorating contest. A play, The Kitchen Witches, will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Opera House.

The schedule is:

8 a.m., Road race

8:30-10 a.m., Breakfast at the Senior Center

8:45 a.m., Meet elected officials, featuring coffee and doughnuts

9:45 a.m., Kiddie parade

10 a.m., Parade

10:30 a.m., Food and craft vendors open

10:30 a.m., Classic vehicle (all types) show

10:30 a.m., Little Miss and Mr. Ellendale

11 a.m., Apple pie auction

11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Poster art show, Early Motoring in North Dakota at the opera house